What do EU citizens think about new countries joining the bloc?
Maeve Campbell
Polish people take their government to court as climate impacts worsen
Poland still produces 70 per cent of its electricity from coal, the most climate-damaging fossil fuel worldwide.
Private jet pollution: Who is the worst in Europe?
CO2 emissions in Europe increased by nearly a third between 2005 and 2019, according to new research.
World Biological Diversity Day: Young climate leaders are speaking out
This International Day for Biological Diversity, we look at what’s going on in the run-up to COP26.
Why are 45,000 people signing up to kill a threatened species?
Volunteers are applying to shoot bison at the Grand Canyon, to prevent environmental damage from taking place. But is this the right decision?
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Clean energy jobs will revive coal communities in Europe, says report
WWF is calling for EU countries to phase out their coal power by 2030 in favour of renewable energy.
Europe’s reliance on used cooking oil is fuelling deforestation
A new report suggests turning wasted chip fat into clean energy is actually making climate change worse.
Are ocean plastic credit cards the future of green spending?
A new credit card made of recycled plastic uses an app to tell you how your spending habits damage the environment.
Facebook global operations are now supported by 100% renewable energy
The tech giant has reached a huge environmental milestone and is celebrating by connecting people on Earth Day.
This floating hotel will generate electricity by rotating all day
The design includes minimum energy loss and a zero waste principle at its core.
First ever images of mysterious ‘Walter's duiker’ captured in the wild
Is this small African antelope the world's most secretive mammal?
Shark fishing for profit could soon be legal in the Maldives
Is killing more sharks the answer to boost the economy in the Maldives?
Is this the ‘safest, most powerful wind turbine in the world’?
Powerpods are portable wind turbines which claim to be cheaper and more efficient than solar panels.
Google Maps to default to routes with the lowest carbon impact
The tech giant is using AI to improve its popular maps app to help combat climate change.
Wildfire risk increases in the UK due to climate change, says study
Periods of 'exceptional danger' could rise to four days per year on average by 2080.
Can a huge balloon dropping chalk from sky help slow climate change?
Scientists at Harvard University say the chalk would reflect sunlight and, in turn, slow down global warming.
Does the Amazon rainforest emit more greenhouse gases than it absorbs?
A new study suggests the Amazon rainforest could actually be contributing to the climate crisis.
What could an anti-protest bill mean for climate activism?
The bill would mean police taking a more proactive approach to dealing with “highly disruptive” protests in the UK.
Why kelp forests are crucial in the fight against climate change
Underwater forests of kelp are among the most productive and diverse ecosystems on the planet.
Ultraviolet ‘dancing lights’ are enhancing plant growth in fields
Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde is merging art and tech to help crops grow faster and more sustainably.
UK announces £40bn of green investment from new ‘infrastructure bank’
Environmental campaigners are critical of whether this will be a “real commitment to green growth”.
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